🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

62001

Alhambra

ZIP Code 62001 is a standard zip code serving Alhambra, Alhambra, Illinois (IL), in Madison County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,752 with a median household income of $75,417. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Illinois (IL)
County: Madison
City: Alhambra
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.882200
Longitude: -89.744100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 51.25 mi²
Water Area: 0.33 mi²
Population Density: 34.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.954171°N, 38.813173°S, -89.669427°E, -89.836445°W

With 1,752 residents spread across 51.25 square miles, this area has a population density of 34.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,752

Population

35th percentile

$75,417

Median Income

85th percentile

$188,400

Median Home Value

70th percentile

51.25 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 62001 is $75,417, and the median home value is $188,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

691

Total Units

656

Occupied Units

94.9%

Occupancy Rate

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